6 Ways to Say I Love You in Turkish + Other Romantic Phrases

Here are 6 phrases to say “I love you,” “I like you,” and “I adore you” in Turkish:

Let’s start with the most important phrase: “I love you” in Turkish is seni seviyorum. This is the most common and straightforward way to express your love in Turkish.

It suits all contexts, and you can use it for romantic partners, family members, and close friends.

If someone says seni seviyorum to you and you want to say it back, use ben de seni seviyorum (“I love you, too”).

Ben de literally translates to “me too,” so it’s the perfect word to show the feeling is mutual.

When seni seviyorum doesn’t feel enough, you can add a short word between them: çok, meaning “very much” or “a lot.”

Seni çok seviyorum, or “I love you very much” works very well when you want to add emphasis to your affectionate words.

If you’re not quite ready for “I love you,” you can say senden hoşlanıyorum. It means “I like you,” and you’d mostly use it to show interest in the early stages of dating.

For a more passionate declaration of love, say sana aşığım. This phrase translates to “I’m in love with you” and is very intense.

You’d use it for your partner or romantic interest.

Sana bayılıyorum means both “I adore you” and “I’m very fond of you.”

The “I’m very fond of you” part makes this phrase a bit less intense — you can use it with romantic partners, or friends and family that you love.

Not ready for “I love you” yet? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered for some dating vocabulary and phrases in Turkish:

So the date went really well, and you already said seni seviyorum? You may want to get a little more creative!

Here are some romantic Turkish phrases you can say:

• Seni çok özledim – “I miss you a lot”
• Sen benim her şeyimsin – “You are my everything”
• Hayatımın aşkısın – “You are the love of my life”
• Seni sonsuza kadar seveceğim – “I will love you forever”
• Benim için çok özelsin – “You are very special to me”
• Seni her geçen gün daha çok seviyorum – “I love you more with every single day”
• Sen benim ruh eşimsin – “You are my soulmate”

Turkish people often use sweet nicknames for their loved ones. They often appear alongside “I love you.” For example, seni seviyorum aşkım, “I love you, my love,” is a common phrase partners might say to each other.

Here are some common terms of endearment in Turkish:

The most common way to say “I love you” in Turkish is seni seviyorum.

Turkish people often use terms of endearment like aşkım (“my love”), canım (“my dear”), or hayatım (“my life”) when calling their partners.

I love you very much in Turkish is “seni çok seviyorum.” The word çok means “very much,” and seni seviyorum means “I love you.”

You can express love in Turkish through phrases like seni seviyorum (“I love you”), sana aşığım (“I’m in love with you”), or sana bayılıyorum (“I adore you”). You can also use endearment words like aşkım (“my love”) or canım (“my dear”).

If you’re in a relationship with a Turkish speaker, saying “I love you” in their language will help you connect on a deeper level.